Rainstorm leaves Ondo community in disarray, residents homeless
By Bisola Adeyemo
Heavy rainstorm Oke-Agbe community, headquarters of Akoko North West Local Government area of Ondo State, leaving some of the affected residents homeless after their roofs were blown off.
Aside from houses been destroyed, the rainstorm also affected a church in the community, electric poles, a private school and a market in the community.
The residents, who appealed to relevant authorities to come to their aid, emphasized that the economic situation of the country will hinder them to renovate the building coupled with the increase in the prices of building materials.
A community leader, Alhaji Adamo Adetiba, noted that the people of the town are still experiencing sadness and hopelessness over the magnitude of the disaster, daily post reports
Adamo urged government to send delegation to the community in order to assess the situation and as well compesate the victims and alleviate their suffering.
Another community leader Chief Owolabi Abannikanda urged the National Emergency Agency, (NEMA)to assist the victims while well to do Nigerians should complement government efforts.